the party, and that year, decided that the Justicialist Party would not pay the $8 million ransom demanded for the return of the hands of Juan Perón, which had been stolen in June or July of that year. Vicente died in office. Saadi was a leading figure in the politics of his province and the left-wing of his party, serving as vice-President of the Peronists and considered a caudillo for his manner of control. He was one of the first prominent Syrian-Argentines and his name is recorded in streets, squares and other institutions around the country. References 1913 births 1988 deaths People from Catamarca Province Argentine people of Syrian descent Argentine people of Lebanese descent Members of the Argentine Senate for Catamarca Governors of Catamarca Province Justicialist Party politicians